Senior Engineering Leader, R&D Strategy & Talent

Stryker; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 136,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Stryker in Portage, MI is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering in R&D to lead a high-performing team developing the Neptune portfolio and shaping the next generation of medical devices.

You will drive talent strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and budgeting while ensuring design controls and regulatory compliance. Deep experience in L&D, product launches, and stakeholder engagement is essential to deliver results that matter for patients and health systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years in R&D or engineering roles with at least 4 years of people management.
• 3+ years of full product launch lifecycle experience in New Product Development.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver on time within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing R&D teams by executing a robust talent strategy focused on attraction, retention, and engagement.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to solve complex technical and business challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage high-complexity projects, including planning, budgeting, and staffing, to meet business goals and timelines.
• Translate department goals into actionable performance objectives for direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by overseeing design control processes and reviewing technical documentation.
• Support Voice of Customer activities and customer-centric design practices.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional leadership

Project leadership

Regulatory design control knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Stryker in Portage, MI is seeking a Senior Manager, Engineering in R&D to lead a high-performing team developing the Neptune portfolio and shaping the next generation of medical devices.

You will drive talent strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and budgeting while ensuring design controls and regulatory compliance. Deep experience in L&D, product launches, and stakeholder engagement is essential to deliver results that matter for patients and health systems.